Clinocottus globiceps
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| Clinocottus globiceps | |
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| Species: | C.globiceps
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| Clinocottus globiceps | |
Description
'Clinocottus globiceps is a species of fish in the family Cottidae. It is also sometimes known as mosshead sculpin, globe-headed sculpin, blennicottus globiceps, or oligocottus globiceps.
C. globiceps is a resident ((non-migratory) intertidal species with homing behavior. It generally inhabits tide pools and shallow rocky areas, often in strong surf. It can leave tide pools if conditions become inhospitable, because it can breathe air out of water. It sometimes rests on rocks out of water, but usually under rocks or among seaweed. It is most commonly found in the Eastern Pacific from Kodiak Island, Alaska to Gaviota, southern California, and the USA. This Cnidaria prefers a temperate climate from latitude 60°N to 32°N. and is usually in a marine, demersal, non-migratory environment.[1]
This fish is harmless to most humans, and is rated on the IUCN Red List as "Least Concern."[2]
Other species in the same genus include: Clinocuttus acuticeps, Clinocottus analis and Clinocottus embryum.[3]
Physical characteristics
| Body part | Average amount / length |
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| Dorsalspines (total) | 9 - 10 |
| Dorsalsoft rays (total) | 15 - 17 |
| Analspines | 0 |
| Analsoft rays | 10-12 |
| Maximum length | 19 CM |
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| Caudal Fin | Rounded |
| Pectoral rays | Lower 8 when thickened. 6 or 7 excised. |
Notes
- ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Clinocottus globiceps". FishBase.
- ^ IUCN Redlist
- ^ List of species